Transformation is key term in the broader study of socio-economic provisioning system that has gained increased prominence and visibility in recent years due to intensifying economic, social and ecological risks and crises in the global economy. In this short review we assess key understandings...

Transformation is key term in the broader study of socio-economic provisioning system that has gained increased prominence and visibility in recent years due to intensifying economic, social and ecological risks and crises in the global economy. In this short review we assess key understandings...

In recent years, overlapping crises - ranging from the lingering effects of the pandemic to the escalating challenges of climate change, rising living costs, and widening inequalities - have fuelled widespread polarisation. Social instability, economic hardship and political discontent,...

In recent years, overlapping crises - ranging from the lingering effects of the pandemic to the escalating challenges of climate change, rising living costs, and widening inequalities - have fuelled widespread polarisation. Social instability, economic hardship and political discontent,...

Digital transformation is widely considered to be a critical issue with far-reaching impacts on corporations, industries, and society. While business research generally supports this view, there has been limited insight into how corporations, as both primary drivers and recipients of digital...

The relevance of this study lies in the increasing number of countries worldwide that are prioritising population welfare as a key policy objective. In the post-war period, Ukraine should focus on fostering inclusiveness and cultivating an equitable culture that takes into account the interests...

Objective: As digital innovation and adoption grow, women entrepreneurs have more chances than ever to launch their companies and support them in realizing their full potential. Technology makes it easier for women to access resources and their market and thus enables them to expand inclusively...

This study explores the feasibility of micro-enterprise cluster applications in online-to-offline service platforms to better understand the impact of social innovations and information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities in the digital age. We tried to discover the factors that...

This study examines the ClosinGap association as a business platform that promotes social change, particularly in advancing Spanish companies' commitment to gender equality within an institutional theory framework. Through a content analysis of 15 reports and interviews with ClosinGap's...

This is a joint report on scoping studies carried out by Olli Kangas (first part) and Pascale Vielle (second part) on social protection systems in societal and ecological transitions. The study has been prepared in the context of the forthcoming Social Transformations and Resilience Partnership...

Objective: In this article, our aim is to identify and assess changes in the behaviour of young women taking into account the changes regarding gender and cultural roles. Research Design & Methods: Analysing seven-day diary data (N = 139), we examined the average duration of the 12 evaluated...

In this discussion paper, we explore the concept of "societal innovativeness" as a key driver of transformative regional development, particularly within the context of regions facing structural weaknesses. Our explorative study delves into the multifaceted nature of societal innovativeness,...

This research expands and updates a previous analysis of social entrepreneurship, incorporating the academic literature published between 2017 and 2024. Using the Web of Science database and Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) technique, 1262 articles were analyzed, organized into three time periods...

This study investigated the interplay between community-based cultural initiatives conducted by Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) and social innovation. Selecting peer-reviewed open-access articles that focus on the intersection of culture and innovation was the first step in our...

This research examines social entrepreneur competencies and the ability to create value through social innovation, which affect sustainability in Thai social enterprises. The study used questionnaires administered to 200 social enterprises registered with the Social Enterprise Promotion Office....

The emphasis on collaborative governance and effective leadership to bring any social change is gaining prominence among researchers. This study investigates how leadership and collaborative governance can drive social change in waste management in Campania, using a qualitative, multi-site case...

Around the world, many post-conflict societies face the pressing challenge of reintegrating former combatants, especially women, into community life in ways that promote peace and sustainable development. Educational strategies that foster Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Complex...

The dynamic development of Smart Cities, rooted in the idea of sustainable development, requires the implementation of innovative and integrated technological and social solutions. One approach that enables more effective achievement of these goals is the concept of Open Innovation, based on...

Auch 35 Jahre nach der deutschen Einheit wird in Politik und Öffentlichkeit weiterhin intensiv darüber diskutiert, welche Unterschiede zwischen Ost und West bestehen und wie weit das Land tatsächlich zusammengewachsen ist. Besonders deutlich treten diese Differenzen im politischen...

This paper explores how the three megatrends will affect the people of MENA and how, through emerging Human Development (HD) policies, the region can shape these trends and harness new opportunities while managing the risks. It first delves into the impacts of aging, climate change, and...